> > >>If these were your choices, which would you prefer(yes, I know these aren't
     > the only choices out
     > > >>there, but please bear with me :)
     > > >>
     > > >>A Peripheral Port 13B turbo'd to make 400HP@5252RPM geared down 2:1
     > > >>
     > > >>A Peripheral Port 13B N/A to make 300HP@7000RPM geared down 2.85:1
     > > >>
     > > >>Thanks!
     >
     >
     > > > The 300 HP would be a lot easier to cool.
     > > >
     > > > Paul Lamar
     >
     > > Option 2! With the option to turbo compound via the large blow down
     > > turbine you so recently devised.
     > >
     > > Chris Cosman

     > Well then you would have 480 HP at altitude :) Or if you slowed it
     > down you would have have 20% more range with the same amount of fuel.
     >
     > Paul Lamar

     Right!  Option #2 on that as well.  Range is always preferrable to landing and refuelling in my opinion.

     Chris Cosman

 
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